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Events

The Graduate School hosts events each year for prospective and current graduate students. View the list of events for the upcoming academic year below. 

Graduate Open House 3MT & GSS 2025 GSRC Additional Graduate EventsGraduate Student Professional Development Series

Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week

Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week is a nationally recognized event that highlights the invaluable contributions of graduate and professional students on campuses across the country. At Oakland University, we will celebrate our students' impact throughout the week of March 31 – April 4, 2025.

Tuesday, April 1, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Lei’d Back Networking: A Grad Student Mixer Connect, Mingle & Elevate Your Career – with a Hawaiian Twist!

Location: Oakland Center Habitat

  • Meaningful networking with peers.
  • A free professional headshot to level up your online presence.
  • Expert resume and LinkedIn guidance for an AI world.
  • Signature mocktails and a global food spread, generously provided by Graduate Business Leaders
  • Co-sponsored by the Graduate School, Career and Life Design Center, Association of Graduate Students, and Graduate Business Leaders.
  • RSVP on Handshake.

Enjoy the theme, while keeping headshot attire in mind.

Wednesday, April 2, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: OU Libraries and Writing Center - Free Popcorn

Location: Joan Rosen Writing Studio, 212 Kresge Library

  • Meet the Writing Center staff and enjoy a snack.
  • Discover available resources and ask questions.

Wednesday, April 2, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Game On in the Grizz Den: Grad School Edition

Location: Oakland Center Grizz Den and Habitat

  • Gaming in the Grizz Den (billiards, foosball, consoles, cards, board games and more!) with Pizza & Salad in the Habitat (while supplies last).
  • Practice teamwork, problem-solving, strategizing and leadership in a fun way, while elevating your academic success skills and building connections with other graduate students, which will help you succeed in your program.
  • Did you know that the Graduate School has an Advisory Board (GSAB) that includes OU graduate alumni, an OU faculty member, and an OU graduate student? From 5 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. you will have the opportunity to connect with members of the GSAB for their tips on graduate student success.
  • RSVP for Game On in the Grizz Den: Grad School Edition.

Thursday, April 3, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Graduate School Meet & Treat

Location: Graduate School Office - 520 O’Dowd Hall 

  • The Graduate School is an important part of your experience as a student. This event gives you an opportunity to interact with the Graduate Dean from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. and additional members of the Graduate School staff from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. to learn about how the Graduate School supports you, while enjoying some refreshments. 
  • Graduate Student Spotlight: Share your most special accomplishments as an OU graduate student with us, for a chance to be featured in upcoming newsletters!
  • RSVP for Graduate School Meet & Treat.

Friday, April 4, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Graduate Student Research Conference (GSRC)

Location: Oakland Center, Founders Ballroom A

  • Celebrate the exciting work of fellow graduate and professional students as they share their research.
  • Show your support by attending, asking questions, and engaging in meaningful academic exchange.
  • RVSP Today.
Graduate Student Research Conference
Graduate School information/recruiting events
Three minute thesis competition & graduate student showcase
Graduate teaching assistant series
Research and writing workshops
Additional Graduate Events
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